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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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